Facing the Nordiques for the second time this season, the Whalers are in for a long night if they aren't able to solve some glaring issues in their own end.
It has been tough sledding recently for the Hartford Whalers. After opening the week with a win over the Rangers on Monday, the team has fallen in its last two games. On Thursday, they hosted the Montreal Canadiens to kick off 2026. Despite five points from Sebastian Aho and 11 from the top line, they struggled defensively, allowing seven goals in a 7-5 loss on home ice.